INSTILLING NATIONAL AND UNIVERSAL VALUES IN THE MINDS OF PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN

This article examines the scientific and theoretical foundations of instilling national and universal human values in preschool children. The preschool period is justified as a crucial stage in personality development. The study highlights the interconnection between national and universal values and explores effective pedagogical conditions and methods for integrating them into early childhood education. Special attention is given to play-based learning, storytelling, communication, and creative activities as tools for value formation.